Evently: A Canva AI Agent for Event Planning Asset Generation

Evently combines user inputs with LLM intelligence and Canva’s creative tooling to streamline the asset creation process. Built for the Folio x Canva AI Agent Challenge

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How it works:

1. Input Event Details
   Users enter information like:

   • Event name
   • Date & time
   • Audience
   • Location
   • Event goals

2. Suggest Assets
   The app uses Gemini to suggest a list of relevant event assets (e.g. Instagram posts, name badges, flyers, etc.).

3. Select Assets
   Users select which assets they want to create.

4. Template Matching & Text Generation
   The LLM:

   • Chooses templates from a mock template database that best match the event details
   • Generates personalized starter text for each selected asset

5. Connect & Export
   Users are offered integrations to:

   • Send invites via Google Calendar or Mailchimp
   • Print assets via Canva Print
   • Export assets into Canva to edit further

Local Setup

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v18+ recommended)
• An API key for Gemini

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1. Clone the repo

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/canva-agent.git
   cd canva-agent
   

2. Install Dependencies

   npm install
   

3. Create a .env file in the root directory

   GEMINI_API_KEY=your_gemini_api_key_here
   

4. Start the app

   npm start
   

Project Structure

Folder/File	Purpose
/src	React frontend using Canva App SDK
/server	Node + Express backend for Gemini requests
.env	API key configuration for Gemini

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Tech Stack

• 🧩 Canva App SDK
• 🧠 Gemini Flash 2.0
• ⚛️ React + TypeScript
• 🌐 Node.js + Express

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